I hate soccer and won’t watch the World Cup Thread.

[Nittering Nabob]

Just a heads up, I'm heading off to the shore for the next few days, so I'll miss today's games, and probably Thursday's game as well. (I'll probably post about them in the evening, but not during the game.)

Do all Pennsylvanians migrate to the Shore for their summer vacations?

I don’t get the attraction, but then I’m not from Pennsylvania.

A mass of Yorkers, Jersians and other undesirables crowding already littered beaches isn’t my definition of a vacation.

 

[LionJim]

Do all Pennsylvanians migrate to the Shore for their summer vacations?

I don’t get the attraction, but then I’m not from Pennsylvania.

As I understand it, it’s either the shore or Thailand.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Do all Pennsylvanians migrate to the Shore for their summer vacations?

I don’t get the attraction, but then I’m not from Pennsylvania.

No. I wouldn't even call this my summer vacation -- just spending a few days with friends.

 

[manatree]

Do all Pennsylvanians migrate to the Shore for their summer vacations?

I don’t get the attraction, but then I’m not from Pennsylvania.

A mass of Yorkers, Jersians and other undesirables crowding already littered beaches isn’t my definition of a vacation.

I’m from PA and I don’t understand the appeal either.

 

[BobPSU92]

For f*ck’s sake.

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

www.espn.com

 

[LionJim]

For f*ck’s sake.

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

www.espn.com

Oh f me.

 

[Midnighter]

Someone said eliminating offsides in the box would be a big improvements. How much would that alter the game?

 

[BobPSU92]

With the 2026 World Cup winding down, I was “thinking” () how we would know if any increase in the popularity of soccer in the U.S. was sustained.

Increased betting activity? Of course, more people losing their a$$es in soccer doesn’t necessarily mean that more people like the game.

Higher-profile broadcasting of MLS games with increased ratings? I don’t know when and where they are broadcast now.

Higher-profile broadcasting of European soccer games with increased ratings? Some English Premier League games air on NBC on weekends.

Marked increase in kids playing youth soccer? It would take some years to see if such growth were merely a blip or sustained and significant.

Thoughts?

 

[LaJollaCreek]

U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History

The U.S. World Cup loss to Belgium averaged 33.1 million viewers on Fox this Monday, making the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history.

variety.com

To the folks this bothers....oh well. It's not taking over American football, is growing still in this country, and nobody is forcing you to watch anything so you're safe. Why you decide to miss out on Saturday morning roller coasters in the EPL is your choice. Nothing better in the fall than EPL right into College kickoffs.

 

[LionJim]

U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History

The U.S. World Cup loss to Belgium averaged 33.1 million viewers on Fox this Monday, making the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history.

variety.com

To the folks this bothers....oh well. It's not taking over American football, is growing still in this country, and nobody is forcing you to watch anything so you're safe. Why you decide to miss out on Saturday morning roller coasters in the EPL is your choice. Nothing better in the fall than EPL right into College kickoffs.

EPL with my after-workout breakfast and coffee, hard to beat that.

 

[BobPSU92]

For f*ck’s sake.

Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup

Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, saying every nation should have the chance to dream of playing at football's biggest event.

www.espn.com

 

[LaJollaCreek]

For f*ck’s sake.

Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup

Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, saying every nation should have the chance to dream of playing at football's biggest event.

www.espn.com

Wait greedy leaders making greedy money led decisions. No way!!!!!

 

[kgilbert78]

Wait greedy leaders making greedy money led decisions. No way!!!!!

His next job will be president of the NCAA.

 

[manatree]

EPL with my after-workout breakfast and coffee, hard to beat that.

Except for us Spurs fans.


And the Spurs.

 

[BobPSU92]

This World Cup soccer horse-a$$ ends on July 19th. Just a few more days and we can get back to being American.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Today’s match is gonna be epic.

 

[Midnighter]

Today’s match is gonna be epic.

Wrong thread!

Also, personal preference for the final is England/France. Really good hate between those two. And as long as Messi is out I’ll be happy.

 

[LionJim]

Today’s match is gonna be epic.

Tomorrow’s also. The Falklands War II.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Tomorrow’s also. The Falklands War II.

wut?

 

[SleepyLion]

wut?

England v Argentina c1982

there was a bit of a dust up.

 

[Karl_Havok]

My son-in-law is a huge soccer fan, played competitively in high school and college.... me, not so much

I am a huge hockey fan, played goalie for 30+ years... my son-in-law is clueless about hockey

I will often bring him to Dallas Stars games and explain the game to him in a comically condescending manner, while every four years i get the same treatment from him watching World Cup matches. Over time we have both developed a sense of appreciation for each other's passion.

He and I are taking his 8 year son to a match here in Dallas... $800/ticket for nose bleeds.

Ice hockey and soccer are not that different. Of all the sports, soccer is probably most like hockey. The concepts/strategy are very similar.

 

[Karl_Havok]

Nope more confusie now. I just spent a week with 100 females and not a single one clearly stated what they’d like from me.

I think they did.

 

[PSUForever]

This World Cup soccer horse-a$$ ends on July 19th. Just a few more days and we can get back to being American.

What kind of cheese you got there?

Cheese?

Yeah, what kind of cheese?

Uh, well, American cheese.

That's right, AMERICAN cheese!

 

[NittanyBuff]

Have I missed anything because I have not been watching, lol

 

[GreggK]

England v Argentina c1982

there was a bit of a dust up.

Those two sides hate each other to their core. 1986 hand of god didn't help either. I was at a brewery watching the Norway game over the weekend and it was full of Argentina fans cheering for Norway.